Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Debit and credit cards may look the same at checkout, both ...

Most people swipe their debit card without thinking about risk. It runs through your checking account, it feels secure, and the money moves fast. But "fast" isn't the same as "safe," and a lot of ...

Several precautions can help increase safety during trips abroad, including using credit cards instead of cash or debit, using a money belt and buying travel insurance before your trip. Watching out ...

Still using a debit card when you eat out? Here's why you shouldn't be -- plus two other places a credit card is a better choice.

Using a debit card feels safe during ordinary errands, until a normal swipe sparks panic. Familiar places lower your guard ...

When it comes to managing your money, choosing between a credit card and a debit card can be confusing. Both offer convenience, but they serve different purposes and come with distinct advantages and ...

A Reddit user shares various benefits of using credit cards over debit. Some of these include getting rewarded for purchases, building credit, and gaining protection. Credit cards are a valuable ...

Sometime around 2007, Marc Fusaro, then a professor at East Carolina University, sat in a friend’s kitchen and explained that he was researching the methods people use to rein in their credit-card ...